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County News

Disaster Area ReassessmentsAs of May 3rd, 2019, Governor Pritzker declared Rock Island County a major disaster area due to structural damage from flooding. Learn more...

Real Estate Tax BillsLouisa A. Ewert, Rock Island County Treasurer, announces the mailing of 62,741 real estate tax bills totaling more than $258,625,399.92. Due dates are June 5th, August 5th, September 5th and November 5th. Learn more...

BANNER: Chief Judge Walter D.Braud presents a short (22-minute) Video, YOU THE JURORChief Judge Walter D. Braud and NBC newsman Lester Holt appear in a Video, “YOU THE
JUROR”. This Video was made in a Justice Center Courtroom in Rock Island County on Christmas Eve, 2017. Jury Service is a privilege and high honor. The purpose of this Video is to help Jurors understand their duties and Court proceedings. The 14th Judicial Circuit has the Illinois Counties of Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside. 300,000 people strong, our 22 Judges handle 50,000 cases per year. Many are jury trials. If you ever wanted to know about Juries, see this Video. It can be seen at http://www.rockislandcounty.org/JuryDuty/FAQs/

Honor Rewards ProgramThe Honor Rewards Program is a community service made available through the Recorder's Office to thank and acknowledge our nation's veterans for their sacrifices to our country. Click here to learn more about the discounts and benefits offered.

Court PaymentsYou may now submit your guilty plea online for no appearance required traffic tickets and conservation violations. Click here for more information.

Civil War Soldiers' Monument Restoration ProjectThe Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Rock Island County Historical Society and the Civil War Roundtable of the Quad Cities, are in the process of raising funds for a restoration project. The Civil War Soldiers’ Monument, which is situated on the northeast corner of the Rock Island County Courthouse lawn, is in dire need of repair. Learn more... / View pictures